RESOURCES

Many of these questionnaires, tests, and quizzes are useful in identifying particular issues with which you or a loved one may be dealing. These are not a replacement for a thorough evaluation as offered through your EAP. If you feel you may have a problem, it is in your best interest to seek help before that problem begins to interfere with your life and career. If it has already progressed to the level of life impairment, please call ACCESS now.

Depression

Everyone has times in their life when they feel sad or get the "blues" But when these feelings last for more than a 2 week period and other physical or medical symptoms are present you may be experiencing depression.

Gambling

Substance Misuse and Addiction

Everyone involved in the life of someone who is suffering from addiction is impacted by their loved one’s substance abuse. Untreated, addiction can destroy the nuclear family, finances, physical and psychological wellbeing, as well as erode an individual’s and family’s self esteem, self sufficiency, and self worth.

The person and family attached to a substance use disorder, are oftentimes shrouded in a veil of guilt and shame, which makes reaching out for help a difficult task. If you or a loved one is suffering with a drug or alcohol problem or addiction, please take this vital step toward recovery—you and your family are worth it. Our hotline calls and referrals are kept strictly confidential. Please do not delay; call us at (800) 248-1688.

You are NOT Alone

One in four adults is directly touched by addiction through a close family member or friend while one in four children live in a home where at least one parent has a substance use disorder.

Children whose parents abuse drugs and misuse alcohol are three times more likely to be physically, sexually, or emotionally abused and four times more likely to be neglected than their peers.

Alcohol continues to be the most abused drug in America with 17.6 million people, or one in every 12 adults, suffering from alcohol abuse or dependence.

Pennsylvania is leading the nation in drug overdose deaths, with a 43% increase in deaths occurring between 2016 and 2017

Quick Access to Resources

ACCESS offers a wide variety of resources through our EAP programs. Individuals who participate in an ACCESS employee assistance program have a distinct advantage in that the ACCESS staff has a multitude of quality resources to offer support and to assist in resolving personal issues. ACCESS also believes strongly in providing education and networking with other highly respected agencies and organizations that may be a helpful resource to our EAP participants. The following websites provide a wealth of information on various topics such as substance abuse, mental health and health issues in general.

Depression - What is it?

EAP Facts

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It is estimated that approximately 20,000 employers nationwide and 80% of Fortune 500 companies offer employee assistance programs (EAPs) that are designed to promote healthy lifestyles for workers.

For every dollar invested in an EAP, employers can generally save $5 - $16 (U.S. Department of Labor, 1990).

A 66% decline in absenteeism after alcohol abusers have been identified and treated

A 33% decline in utilization of sick benefits

A 65% decline in work-related accidents

A 30% decline in workers' compensation claims

A McDonnell Douglas Corporation independent study in 1989 found a 35% reduction of overall healthcare costs

According to the Journal of Health Care Benefits, January/February 1992, a 20% savings in mental health benefits was realized

A small company (70 employees) reduced its workers' compensation and vehicular accident cost by $75,000 by establishing an EAP with emphasis on safety awareness
(U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 1992)

According to the American Journal of Public Health (1996), EAPs are growing in popularity in all types of U.S. worksites. In 1993, 1/3 of private, nonagricultural worksites with 50 or more employees had an EAP. Most employers surveyed, especially those with 50 to 99 employees had implemented an EAP in the 5 years preceding a 1996 study.

According to data provided by the Employers Assistance Professionals Association

1993 study estimate that the economic burden of depression in 1990 was $44 billion and 55 percent of that amount was attributed to workplace costs, including absenteeism and reduced productivity.
(Journal of Clinical Psychology)

Up to 40 percent of industrial fatalities and 47 percent of industrial injuries can be linked to alcohol consumption and alcoholism.
(Occupational Medicine, 1989)

70 percent of all current adult illegal drug users are employed
(National Institute on Drug Abuse, June 1990)

Data collected for a 1991 study by the D/ART National Worksite program showed that at the First National Bank of Chicago, 40 percent of all referrals to the EAP during one year were for depression. At Wells Fargo Bank, 30 percent of respondents to a survey reported symptoms of depression.
(Washington Business Group on Health)

The occurrence of domestic violence is high and probably under-reported with 1 wife or child in 21 being physically abused 3 to 4 times per year. The greatest problem regarding women, violence, and employment is the response of the organization to violence against women.
(EAPA Exchange, May, 1995)